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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 310.88 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 310.88 and 132.06 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 310.88 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/310.88 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 310.88 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 41,054.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,054.81/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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