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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 303.10 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 303.10 and 133.73 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 303.10 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/303.10 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 303.10 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 40,533.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,533.56/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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