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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.81, 318.49 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.81, 318.49 and 131.19 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.81 : 318.49 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.81/318.49 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.81x = 318.49 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.81x = 41,784.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,784.31/230.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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