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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.79, 338.58 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.79, 338.58 and 134.53 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.79 : 338.58 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.79/338.58 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.79x = 338.58 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.79x = 45,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,548.32/225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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