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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.31, 310.95 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.31, 310.95 and 132.08 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.31 : 310.95 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.31/310.95 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.31x = 310.95 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.31x = 41,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,069.62/225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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