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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.25, 317.73 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.25, 317.73 and 131.99 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.25 : 317.73 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.25/317.73 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.25x = 317.73 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.25x = 41,937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,937.18/230.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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