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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.70, 316.98 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.70, 316.98 and 131.45 is: 181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.70 : 316.98 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.70/316.98 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.70x = 316.98 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.70x = 41,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667.81/229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.40

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