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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 337.83 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 337.83 and 133.92 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 337.83 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/337.83 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 337.83 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 45,242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,242.19/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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