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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 316.27 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 316.27 and 130.95 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 316.27 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/316.27 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 316.27 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 41,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,415.23/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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