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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.35, 319.30 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.35, 319.30 and 131.76 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.35 : 319.30 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.35/319.30 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.35x = 319.30 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.35x = 42,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,070.64/231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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