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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 319.70 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 319.70 and 133.41 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 319.70 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/319.70 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 319.70 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 42,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650.51/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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