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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 337.65 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 337.65 and 133.76 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 337.65 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/337.65 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 337.65 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 45,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,164.06/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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