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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.15, 303.34 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.15, 303.34 and 133.71 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.15 : 303.34 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.15/303.34 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.15x = 303.34 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.15x = 40,558.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,558.07/202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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