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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.97, 320.01 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.97, 320.01 and 133.69 is: 184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.97 : 320.01 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.97/320.01 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.97x = 320.01 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.97x = 42,782.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782.14/231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.43

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