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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 310.52 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 310.52 and 131.78 is: 181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 310.52 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/310.52 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 310.52 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 40,920.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,920.33/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.84

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