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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.56, 316.80 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.56, 316.80 and 131.37 is: 181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.56 : 316.80 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.56/316.80 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.56x = 316.80 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.56x = 41,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,618.02/229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.29

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