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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 310.74 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 310.74 and 131.94 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 310.74 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/310.74 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 310.74 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 40,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,999.04/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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