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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 277.58 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 277.58 and 118.25 is: 163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 277.58 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/277.58 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 277.58 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 32,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,823.84/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.19

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