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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.78, 310.16 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.78, 310.16 and 131.54 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.78 : 310.16 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.78/310.16 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.78x = 310.16 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.78x = 40,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,798.45/224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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