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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 311.43 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 311.43 and 132.46 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 311.43 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/311.43 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 311.43 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 41,252.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,252.74/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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