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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 278.40 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 278.40 and 118.85 is: 164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 278.40 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/278.40 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 278.40 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 33,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,086.45/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.01

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