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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 311.80 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 311.80 and 132.69 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 311.80 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/311.80 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 311.80 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 41,372.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372.74/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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