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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 302.56 and 133.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 302.56 and 133.19 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 302.56 = 133.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/302.56 = 133.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 302.56 × 133.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 40,298.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,298.39/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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