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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.92, 317.28 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.92, 317.28 and 131.69 is: 181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.92 : 317.28 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.92/317.28 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.92x = 317.28 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.92x = 41,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,781.02/229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.72

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