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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.43, 319.41 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.43, 319.41 and 133.25 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.43 : 319.41 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.43/319.41 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.43x = 319.41 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.43x = 42,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,561.38/231.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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