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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.93, 311.73 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.93, 311.73 and 131.38 is: 181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.93 : 311.73 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.93/311.73 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.93x = 311.73 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.93x = 40,955.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,955.09/225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.27

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