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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 277.49 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 277.49 and 118.19 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 277.49 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/277.49 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 277.49 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 32,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,796.54/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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