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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.90, 338.88 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.90, 338.88 and 134.64 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.90 : 338.88 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.90/338.88 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.90x = 338.88 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.90x = 45,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,626.80/225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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