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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.97, 338.46 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.97, 338.46 and 134.53 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.97 : 338.46 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.97/338.46 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.97x = 338.46 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.97x = 45,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,533.02/225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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