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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.30, 277.92 and 63.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.30, 277.92 and 63.56 is: 95.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.30 : 277.92 = 63.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.30/277.92 = 63.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.30x = 277.92 × 63.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.30x = 17,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664.60/185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.33

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