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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 278.15 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 278.15 and 118.66 is: 163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 278.15 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/278.15 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 278.15 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 33,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,004.88/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.75

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