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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.71, 319.75 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.71, 319.75 and 133.46 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.71 : 319.75 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.71/319.75 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.71x = 319.75 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.71x = 42,673.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673.84/231.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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