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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.57, 337.99 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.57, 337.99 and 134.04 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.57 : 337.99 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.57/337.99 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.57x = 337.99 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.57x = 45,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,304.18/225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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