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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 338.76 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 338.76 and 134.76 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 338.76 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/338.76 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 338.76 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 45,651.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,651.30/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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