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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.57, 319.54 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.57, 319.54 and 133.33 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.57 : 319.54 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.57/319.54 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.57x = 319.54 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.57x = 42,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,603.60/231.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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