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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.77, 317.03 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.77, 317.03 and 131.52 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.77 : 317.03 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.77/317.03 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.77x = 317.03 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.77x = 41,695.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,695.13/229.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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