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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 277.93 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 277.93 and 118.49 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 277.93 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/277.93 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 277.93 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 32,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,930.24/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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