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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 311.33 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 311.33 and 132.41 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 311.33 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/311.33 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 311.33 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 41,224.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,224.31/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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