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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 319.74 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 319.74 and 133.41 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 319.74 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/319.74 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 319.74 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 42,656.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656.51/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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