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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 311.90 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 311.90 and 132.80 is: 183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 311.90 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/311.90 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 311.90 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 41,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,418.10/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.20

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