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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 311.60 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 311.60 and 132.56 is: 182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 311.60 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/311.60 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 311.60 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 41,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,303.48/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.92

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