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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.26, 277.87 and 63.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.26, 277.87 and 63.51 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.26 : 277.87 = 63.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.26/277.87 = 63.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.26x = 277.87 × 63.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.26x = 17,646.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,646.13/185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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