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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 310.88 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 310.88 and 131.98 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 310.88 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/310.88 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 310.88 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 41,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,029.94/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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