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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.40, 319.35 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.40, 319.35 and 133.18 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.40 : 319.35 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.40/319.35 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.40x = 319.35 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.40x = 42,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,531.03/231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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