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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 337.99 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 337.99 and 134.18 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 337.99 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/337.99 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 337.99 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 45,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,351.50/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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