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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 302.51 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 302.51 and 133.34 is: 199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 302.51 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/302.51 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 302.51 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 40,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,335.50/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.66

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