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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.71, 317.03 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.71, 317.03 and 131.50 is: 181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.71 : 317.03 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.71/317.03 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.71x = 317.03 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.71x = 41,689.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,689.45/229.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.49

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