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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.09, 302.73 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.09, 302.73 and 133.45 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.09 : 302.73 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.09/302.73 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.09x = 302.73 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.09x = 40,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,399.32/202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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