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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.96, 337.14 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.96, 337.14 and 133.74 is: 200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.96 : 337.14 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.96/337.14 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.96x = 337.14 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.96x = 45,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,089.10/224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.44

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