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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.89, 311.76 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.89, 311.76 and 132.63 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.89 : 311.76 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.89/311.76 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.89x = 311.76 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.89x = 41,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,347.17/225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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