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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 310.42 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 310.42 and 131.69 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 310.42 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/310.42 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 310.42 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 40,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,878.99/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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