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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.87, 338.58 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.87, 338.58 and 134.61 is: 201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.87 : 338.58 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.87/338.58 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.87x = 338.58 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.87x = 45,576.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,576.25/225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.78

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