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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.43, 316.58 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.43, 316.58 and 131.18 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.43 : 316.58 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.43/316.58 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.43x = 316.58 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.43x = 41,526.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,526.73/229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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