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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 278.29 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 278.29 and 118.81 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 278.29 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/278.29 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 278.29 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 33,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,063.63/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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