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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 310.67 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 310.67 and 131.88 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 310.67 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/310.67 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 310.67 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 40,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,971.62/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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