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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.65, 316.83 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.65, 316.83 and 131.39 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.65 : 316.83 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.65/316.83 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.65x = 316.83 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.65x = 41,627.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,627.65/229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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