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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.74, 321.14 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.74, 321.14 and 133.14 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.74 : 321.14 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.74/321.14 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.74x = 321.14 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.74x = 42,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,756.58/232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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