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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.50, 302.33 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.50, 302.33 and 133.31 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.50 : 302.33 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.50/302.33 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.50x = 302.33 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.50x = 40,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301.43/201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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