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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 312.03 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 312.03 and 132.87 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 312.03 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/312.03 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 312.03 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 41,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,459.43/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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