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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 303.46 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 303.46 and 133.23 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 303.46 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/303.46 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 303.46 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 40,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,429.98/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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