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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 277.49 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 277.49 and 118.22 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 277.49 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/277.49 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 277.49 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 32,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,802.89/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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