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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.92, 317.27 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.92, 317.27 and 131.67 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.92 : 317.27 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.92/317.27 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.92x = 317.27 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.92x = 41,774.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774.28/229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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