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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 316 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 316 and 130.74 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 316 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/316 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 316 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 41,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,313.84/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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