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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 338.02 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 338.02 and 134.15 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 338.02 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/338.02 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 338.02 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 45,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,343.36/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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