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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 319.61 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 319.61 and 133.35 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 319.61 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/319.61 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 319.61 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 42,619.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,619.99/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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