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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 311.27 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 311.27 and 132.34 is: 182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 311.27 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/311.27 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 311.27 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 41,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,193.47/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.60

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