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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 310.61 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 310.61 and 131.83 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 310.61 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/310.61 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 310.61 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 40,946.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,946.28/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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