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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.02, 337.80 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.02, 337.80 and 134.30 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.02 : 337.80 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.02/337.80 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.02x = 337.80 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.02x = 45,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,366.54/225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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