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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.39, 319.30 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.39, 319.30 and 133.13 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.39 : 319.30 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.39/319.30 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.39x = 319.30 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.39x = 42,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,508.87/231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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