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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.51, 316.73 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.51, 316.73 and 131.28 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.51 : 316.73 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.51/316.73 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.51x = 316.73 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.51x = 41,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,580.31/229.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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