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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 337.79 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 337.79 and 133.98 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 337.79 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/337.79 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 337.79 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 45,257.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,257.10/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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