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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 277.63 and 63.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 277.63 and 63.38 is: 95.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 277.63 = 63.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/277.63 = 63.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 277.63 × 63.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 17,596.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,596.19/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.04

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