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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.87, 317.19 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.87, 317.19 and 130.29 is: 179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.87 : 317.19 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.87/317.19 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.87x = 317.19 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.87x = 41,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,326.69/229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.78

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