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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.76, 338.90 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.76, 338.90 and 134.56 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.76 : 338.90 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.76/338.90 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.76x = 338.90 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.76x = 45,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,602.38/225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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