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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 311.77 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 311.77 and 132.62 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 311.77 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/311.77 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 311.77 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 41,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,346.94/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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