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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.85, 319.91 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.85, 319.91 and 132.26 is: 182.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.85 : 319.91 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.85/319.91 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.85x = 319.91 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.85x = 42,311.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,311.30/231.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.49

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