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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.71, 316.98 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.71, 316.98 and 131.47 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.71 : 316.98 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.71/316.98 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.71x = 316.98 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.71x = 41,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,673.36/229.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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