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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.33, 322.00 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.33, 322.00 and 133.74 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.33 : 322.00 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.33/322.00 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.33x = 322.00 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.33x = 43,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,063.95/233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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