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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 311.94 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 311.94 and 132.77 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 311.94 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/311.94 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 311.94 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 41,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,414.71/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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