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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.35, 277.83 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.35, 277.83 and 118.44 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.35 : 277.83 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.35/277.83 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.35x = 277.83 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.35x = 32,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,906.19/201.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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