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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 278.09 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 278.09 and 118.62 is: 163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 278.09 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/278.09 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 278.09 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 32,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,986.44/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.72

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