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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.79, 319.94 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.79, 319.94 and 133.59 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.79 : 319.94 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.79/319.94 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.79x = 319.94 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.79x = 42,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,738.52/231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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