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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.73, 338.76 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.73, 338.76 and 132.02 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.73 : 338.76 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.73/338.76 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.73x = 338.76 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.73x = 44,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,721.40/225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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