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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 310.66 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 310.66 and 131.90 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 310.66 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/310.66 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 310.66 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 40,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,977.16/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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