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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 303.45 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 303.45 and 133.08 is: 199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 303.45 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/303.45 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 303.45 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 40,383.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,383.13/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.26

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