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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 277.88 and 63.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 277.88 and 63.53 is: 95.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 277.88 = 63.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/277.88 = 63.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 277.88 × 63.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 17,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,654.97/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.31

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