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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.69, 310.07 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.69, 310.07 and 131.42 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.69 : 310.07 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.69/310.07 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.69x = 310.07 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.69x = 40,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,750.50/224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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