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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.25, 337.57 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.25, 337.57 and 133.72 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.25 : 337.57 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.25/337.57 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.25x = 337.57 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.25x = 45,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,138.68/225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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