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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 301.96 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 301.96 and 133.03 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 301.96 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/301.96 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 301.96 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 40,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,169.74/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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