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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.01, 277.40 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.01, 277.40 and 118.10 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.01 : 277.40 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.01/277.40 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.01x = 277.40 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.01x = 32,760.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,760.94/201.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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