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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.99, 317.49 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.99, 317.49 and 131.73 is: 181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.99 : 317.49 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.99/317.49 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.99x = 317.49 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.99x = 41,822.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,822.38/229.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.84

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