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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.22, 303.48 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.22, 303.48 and 133.72 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.22 : 303.48 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.22/303.48 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.22x = 303.48 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.22x = 40,581.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,581.35/202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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