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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.53, 316.75 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.53, 316.75 and 131.27 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.53 : 316.75 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.53/316.75 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.53x = 316.75 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.53x = 41,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,579.77/229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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