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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 228.74 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 228.74 and 133.41 is: 200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 228.74 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/228.74 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 228.74 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 30,515.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,515.54/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.47

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