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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 311.54 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 311.54 and 132.56 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 311.54 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/311.54 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 311.54 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 41,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,297.94/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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