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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 302.49 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 302.49 and 133.62 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 302.49 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/302.49 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 302.49 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 40,417.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,417.58/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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