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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 302.22 and 133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 302.22 and 133.11 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 302.22 = 133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/302.22 = 133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 302.22 × 133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 40,228.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,228.50/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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