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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.18, 277.90 and 63.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.18, 277.90 and 63.54 is: 95.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.18 : 277.90 = 63.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.18/277.90 = 63.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.18x = 277.90 × 63.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.18x = 17,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,657.61/185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.36

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