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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 277.60 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 277.60 and 118.27 is: 163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 277.60 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/277.60 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 277.60 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 32,831.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,831.75/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.19

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