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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 302.70 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 302.70 and 133.49 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 302.70 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/302.70 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 302.70 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 40,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,407.42/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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