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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 278.10 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 278.10 and 118.64 is: 163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 278.10 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/278.10 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 278.10 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 32,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992.58/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.75

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