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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 338.53 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 338.53 and 134.58 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 338.53 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/338.53 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 338.53 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 45,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,557.76/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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