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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.03, 320.27 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.03, 320.27 and 133.85 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 320.27 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/320.27 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 320.27 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 42,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,865.87/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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