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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 277.46 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 277.46 and 118.22 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 277.46 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/277.46 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 277.46 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 32,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,799.34/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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