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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 311.16 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 311.16 and 132.16 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 311.16 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/311.16 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 311.16 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 41,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,122.91/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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