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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 311.83 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 311.83 and 132.71 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 311.83 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/311.83 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 311.83 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 41,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,382.96/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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