Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.61, 316.86 and 131.37
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 229.61, 316.86 and 131.37 is: 181.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229.61 : 316.86 = 131.37 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229.61/316.86 = 131.37/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229.61x = 316.86 × 131.37 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229.61x = 41,625.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,625.20/229.61 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181.28
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