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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.55, 319.57 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.55, 319.57 and 133.31 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.55 : 319.57 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.55/319.57 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.55x = 319.57 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.55x = 42,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,600.28/231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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