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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.49, 316.72 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.49, 316.72 and 131.26 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.49 : 316.72 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.49/316.72 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.49x = 316.72 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.49x = 41,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,572.34/229.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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