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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.75, 339.53 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.75, 339.53 and 134.13 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.75 : 339.53 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.75/339.53 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.75x = 339.53 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.75x = 45,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,541.16/226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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