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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.10, 277.50 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.10, 277.50 and 118.26 is: 163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.10 : 277.50 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.10/277.50 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.10x = 277.50 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.10x = 32,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,817.15/201.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.19

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