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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.41, 311.03 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.41, 311.03 and 132.15 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.41 : 311.03 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.41/311.03 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.41x = 311.03 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.41x = 41,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,101.06/225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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