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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 337.03 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 337.03 and 137.44 is: 205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 337.03 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/337.03 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 337.03 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 46,320.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,320.29/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.63

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