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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.81, 317.13 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.81, 317.13 and 131.49 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.81 : 317.13 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.81/317.13 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.81x = 317.13 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.81x = 41,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,700.12/229.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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