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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 302.52 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 302.52 and 133.44 is: 200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 302.52 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/302.52 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 302.52 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 40,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,368.27/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.06

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