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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 337.62 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 337.62 and 134.12 is: 200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 337.62 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/337.62 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 337.62 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 45,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,281.59/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.91

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