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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.43, 278.01 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.43, 278.01 and 118.63 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.43 : 278.01 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.43/278.01 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.43x = 278.01 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.43x = 32,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,980.33/201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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