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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 337.95 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 337.95 and 134.12 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 337.95 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/337.95 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 337.95 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 45,324.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,324.16/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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