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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.33, 310.94 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.33, 310.94 and 132.07 is: 182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.33 : 310.94 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.33/310.94 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.33x = 310.94 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.33x = 41,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,064.41/225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.24

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