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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.91, 313.08 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.91, 313.08 and 131.07 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.91 : 313.08 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.91/313.08 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.91x = 313.08 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.91x = 41,035.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,035.40/226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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