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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.69, 316.95 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.69, 316.95 and 131.43 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.69 : 316.95 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.69/316.95 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.69x = 316.95 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.69x = 41,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,655.65/229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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