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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 301.56 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 301.56 and 133.02 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 301.56 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/301.56 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 301.56 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 40,113.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,113.51/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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