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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.74, 311.51 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.74, 311.51 and 131.21 is: 181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.74 : 311.51 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.74/311.51 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.74x = 311.51 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.74x = 40,873.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,873.23/225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.06

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