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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 311.02 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 311.02 and 132.10 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 311.02 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/311.02 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 311.02 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 41,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,085.74/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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