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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.69, 316.92 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.69, 316.92 and 131.39 is: 181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.69 : 316.92 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.69/316.92 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.69x = 316.92 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.69x = 41,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,640.12/229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.29

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