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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 302.75 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 302.75 and 133.57 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 302.75 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/302.75 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 302.75 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 40,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,437.58/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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