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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.99, 303.13 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.99, 303.13 and 133.49 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.99 : 303.13 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.99/303.13 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.99x = 303.13 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.99x = 40,464.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,464.82/201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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