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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.51, 318.10 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.51, 318.10 and 132.25 is: 182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.51 : 318.10 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.51/318.10 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.51x = 318.10 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.51x = 42,068.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,068.73/230.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.50

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