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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.57, 316.72 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.57, 316.72 and 131.27 is: 181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.57 : 316.72 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.57/316.72 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.57x = 316.72 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.57x = 41,576.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,576.05/229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.10

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