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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.13, 277.81 and 63.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.13, 277.81 and 63.48 is: 95.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 277.81 = 63.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/277.81 = 63.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 277.81 × 63.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 17,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,635.06/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.26

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