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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 337.59 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 337.59 and 133.64 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 337.59 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/337.59 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 337.59 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 45,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,113.84/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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