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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 320.00 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 320.00 and 133.67 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 320.00 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/320.00 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 320.00 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 42,772.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,772.13/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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