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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.49, 278.01 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.49, 278.01 and 118.55 is: 163.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.49 : 278.01 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.49/278.01 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.49x = 278.01 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.49x = 32,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,958.09/201.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.57

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