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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.93, 313.14 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.93, 313.14 and 131.11 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.93 : 313.14 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.93/313.14 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.93x = 313.14 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.93x = 41,055.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055.79/226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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