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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.78, 319.86 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.78, 319.86 and 133.54 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.78 : 319.86 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.78/319.86 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.78x = 319.86 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.78x = 42,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,713.30/231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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