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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.54, 319.46 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.54, 319.46 and 133.26 is: 183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.54 : 319.46 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.54/319.46 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.54x = 319.46 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.54x = 42,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,571.24/231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.86

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