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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 277.99 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 277.99 and 118.53 is: 163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 277.99 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/277.99 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 277.99 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 32,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,949.86/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.54

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