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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.21, 303.43 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.21, 303.43 and 133.77 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.21 : 303.43 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.21/303.43 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.21x = 303.43 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.21x = 40,589.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,589.83/202.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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