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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 302.63 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 302.63 and 133.52 is: 199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 302.63 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/302.63 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 302.63 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 40,404.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,404.98/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.89

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