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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 302.62 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 302.62 and 133.37 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 302.62 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/302.62 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 302.62 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 40,360.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,360.43/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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