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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.59, 319.62 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.59, 319.62 and 133.34 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.59 : 319.62 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.59/319.62 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.59x = 319.62 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.59x = 42,616.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,616.53/231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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