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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.49, 319.51 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.49, 319.51 and 133.28 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.49 : 319.51 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.49/319.51 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.49x = 319.51 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.49x = 42,584.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,584.06/231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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