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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 311.84 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 311.84 and 131.46 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 311.84 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/311.84 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 311.84 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 40,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,994.82/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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