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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.87, 319.88 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.87, 319.88 and 133.57 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.87 : 319.88 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.87/319.88 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.87x = 319.88 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.87x = 42,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,725.70/231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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