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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 277.74 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 277.74 and 118.40 is: 163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 277.74 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/277.74 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 277.74 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 32,884.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,884.42/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.38

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