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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.82, 317.14 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.82, 317.14 and 131.57 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.82 : 317.14 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.82/317.14 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.82x = 317.14 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.82x = 41,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,724.52/229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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