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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 277.73 and 63.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 277.73 and 63.48 is: 95.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 277.73 = 63.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/277.73 = 63.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 277.73 × 63.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 17,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,631.26/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.18

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