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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.49, 302.51 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.49, 302.51 and 133.45 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.49 : 302.51 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.49/302.51 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.49x = 302.51 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.49x = 40,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,369.96/201.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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