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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 302.30 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 302.30 and 133.49 is: 200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 302.30 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/302.30 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 302.30 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 40,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,354.36/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.24

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