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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.56, 319.38 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.56, 319.38 and 133.28 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.56 : 319.38 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.56/319.38 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.56x = 319.38 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.56x = 42,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,565.37/231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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