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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 316.86 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 316.86 and 131.37 is: 181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 316.86 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/316.86 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 316.86 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 41,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,625.90/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.30

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