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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 320.28 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 320.28 and 133.88 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 320.28 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/320.28 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 320.28 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 42,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,879.09/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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