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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 277.61 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 277.61 and 118.29 is: 163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 277.61 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/277.61 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 277.61 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 32,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,838.49/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.22

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