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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.37, 337.62 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.37, 337.62 and 133.79 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.37 : 337.62 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.37/337.62 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.37x = 337.62 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.37x = 45,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,168.24/225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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