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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 277.63 and 63.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 277.63 and 63.32 is: 94.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 277.63 = 63.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/277.63 = 63.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 277.63 × 63.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 17,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,577.99/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.96

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