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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 311.40 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 311.40 and 132.41 is: 182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 311.40 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/311.40 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 311.40 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 41,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,233.25/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.72

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