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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.86, 318.54 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.86, 318.54 and 131.26 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.86 : 318.54 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.86/318.54 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.86x = 318.54 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.86x = 41,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,812.36/230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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