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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.05, 277.60 and 63.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.05, 277.60 and 63.28 is: 94.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.05 : 277.60 = 63.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.05/277.60 = 63.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.05x = 277.60 × 63.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.05x = 17,567.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,567.01/185.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.93

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