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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 312.01 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 312.01 and 132.85 is: 183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 312.01 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/312.01 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 312.01 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 41,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,450.53/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.31

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