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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.57, 311.27 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.57, 311.27 and 132.29 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.57 : 311.27 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.57/311.27 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.57x = 311.27 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.57x = 41,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,175.69/225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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