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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.28, 277.79 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.28, 277.79 and 118.37 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.28 : 277.79 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.28/277.79 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.28x = 277.79 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.28x = 32,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,882.10/201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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