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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.29, 310.95 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.29, 310.95 and 132.06 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.29 : 310.95 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.29/310.95 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.29x = 310.95 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.29x = 41,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,064.06/225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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