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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.03, 317.47 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.03, 317.47 and 131.78 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.03 : 317.47 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.03/317.47 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.03x = 317.47 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.03x = 41,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,836.20/230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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