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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.66, 337.02 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.66, 337.02 and 133.94 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.66 : 337.02 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.66/337.02 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.66x = 337.02 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.66x = 45,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,140.46/224.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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