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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 278.57 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 278.57 and 118.96 is: 164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 278.57 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/278.57 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 278.57 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 33,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,138.69/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.18

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