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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 277.68 and 63.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 277.68 and 63.39 is: 95.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 277.68 = 63.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/277.68 = 63.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 277.68 × 63.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 17,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602.14/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.09

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