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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.90, 338.85 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.90, 338.85 and 134.78 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.90 : 338.85 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.90/338.85 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.90x = 338.85 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.90x = 45,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,668.51/225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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