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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 339.09 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 339.09 and 134.68 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 339.09 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/339.09 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 339.09 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 45,668.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,668.64/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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