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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.82, 319.84 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.82, 319.84 and 133.61 is: 184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.82 : 319.84 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.82/319.84 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.82x = 319.84 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.82x = 42,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,731.89/231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.33

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