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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 321.25 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 321.25 and 133.25 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 321.25 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/321.25 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 321.25 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 42,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,806.23/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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