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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.23, 277.72 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.23, 277.72 and 118.36 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.23 : 277.72 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.23/277.72 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.23x = 277.72 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.23x = 32,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,869.95/201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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