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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.50, 277.99 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.50, 277.99 and 118.59 is: 163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.50 : 277.99 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.50/277.99 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.50x = 277.99 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.50x = 32,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,966.61/201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.61

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