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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.82, 311.55 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.82, 311.55 and 132.50 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.82 : 311.55 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.82/311.55 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.82x = 311.55 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.82x = 41,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,280.66/225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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