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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 277.25 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 277.25 and 118.11 is: 162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 277.25 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/277.25 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 277.25 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 32,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,746.00/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.88

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