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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 311.03 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 311.03 and 132.11 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 311.03 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/311.03 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 311.03 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 41,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,088.90/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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