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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.08, 317.46 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.08, 317.46 and 131.82 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.08 : 317.46 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.08/317.46 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.08x = 317.46 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.08x = 41,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,847.58/230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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