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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.43, 303.25 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.43, 303.25 and 133.75 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.43 : 303.25 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.43/303.25 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.43x = 303.25 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.43x = 40,558.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,558.17/202.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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