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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 277.69 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 277.69 and 118.35 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 277.69 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/277.69 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 277.69 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 32,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,864.61/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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