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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.98, 317.36 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.98, 317.36 and 131.74 is: 181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.98 : 317.36 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.98/317.36 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.98x = 317.36 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.98x = 41,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,809.01/229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.79

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