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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.93, 310.43 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.93, 310.43 and 131.69 is: 181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.93 : 310.43 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.93/310.43 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.93x = 310.43 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.93x = 40,881.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,881.63/224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.75

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