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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 277.61 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 277.61 and 118.41 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 277.61 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/277.61 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 277.61 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 32,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,871.21/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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