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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 337.62 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 337.62 and 134.36 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 337.62 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/337.62 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 337.62 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 45,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,362.62/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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