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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.59, 319.54 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.59, 319.54 and 133.32 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.59 : 319.54 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.59/319.54 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.59x = 319.54 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.59x = 42,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,599.48/231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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