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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.83, 278.62 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.83, 278.62 and 118.91 is: 164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.83 : 278.62 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.83/278.62 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.83x = 278.62 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.83x = 33,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,130.70/201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.15

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