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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 338.44 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 338.44 and 134.46 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 338.44 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/338.44 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 338.44 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 45,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,506.64/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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