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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.67, 316.97 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.67, 316.97 and 131.42 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.67 : 316.97 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.67/316.97 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.67x = 316.97 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.67x = 41,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,653.96/229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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