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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.92, 317.29 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.92, 317.29 and 131.68 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.92 : 317.29 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.92/317.29 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.92x = 317.29 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.92x = 41,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779.52/229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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