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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 278.25 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 278.25 and 118.74 is: 163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 278.25 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/278.25 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 278.25 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 33,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,039.41/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.86

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