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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.67, 311.34 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.67, 311.34 and 132.43 is: 182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.67 : 311.34 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.67/311.34 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.67x = 311.34 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.67x = 41,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230.76/225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.70

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