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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.95, 303.53 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.95, 303.53 and 133.87 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.95 : 303.53 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.95/303.53 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.95x = 303.53 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.95x = 40,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,633.56/201.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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