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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 277.43 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 277.43 and 118.20 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 277.43 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/277.43 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 277.43 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 32,792.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,792.23/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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