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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 278.82 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 278.82 and 133 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 278.82 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/278.82 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 278.82 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 37,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,083.06/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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