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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 303.09 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 303.09 and 133.57 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 303.09 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/303.09 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 303.09 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 40,483.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,483.73/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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