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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.53, 319.50 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.53, 319.50 and 133.31 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.53 : 319.50 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.53/319.50 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.53x = 319.50 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.53x = 42,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,593.34/231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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