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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.21, 277.71 and 63.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.21, 277.71 and 63.42 is: 95.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.21 : 277.71 = 63.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.21/277.71 = 63.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.21x = 277.71 × 63.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.21x = 17,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,612.37/185.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.10

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