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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.25, 339.07 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.25, 339.07 and 134.72 is: 201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.25 : 339.07 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.25/339.07 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.25x = 339.07 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.25x = 45,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,679.51/226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.90

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