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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.19, 320.46 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.19, 320.46 and 133.92 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.19 : 320.46 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.19/320.46 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.19x = 320.46 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.19x = 42,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,916.00/232.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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