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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.79 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.79 and 133.36 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.79 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.79 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.79 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 40,380.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,380.77/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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