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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 311.13 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 311.13 and 132.30 is: 182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 311.13 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/311.13 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 311.13 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 41,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,162.50/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.51

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