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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 317.02 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 317.02 and 131.50 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 317.02 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/317.02 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 317.02 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 41,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,688.13/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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