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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.71, 311.39 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.71, 311.39 and 132.42 is: 182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.71 : 311.39 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.71/311.39 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.71x = 311.39 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.71x = 41,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,234.26/225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.69

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