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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.22, 277.75 and 63.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.22, 277.75 and 63.49 is: 95.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.22 : 277.75 = 63.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.22/277.75 = 63.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.22x = 277.75 × 63.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.22x = 17,634.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,634.03/185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.21

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