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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.87, 311.65 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.87, 311.65 and 132.57 is: 182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.87 : 311.65 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.87/311.65 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.87x = 311.65 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.87x = 41,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,315.11/225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.92

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