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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.40, 277.91 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.40, 277.91 and 118.51 is: 163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.40 : 277.91 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.40/277.91 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.40x = 277.91 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.40x = 32,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,935.11/201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.53

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