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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.69, 319.81 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.69, 319.81 and 133.48 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.69 : 319.81 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.69/319.81 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.69x = 319.81 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.69x = 42,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,688.24/231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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