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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 338.07 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 338.07 and 133.95 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 338.07 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/338.07 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 338.07 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 45,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,286.25/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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