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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 278 and 63.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 278 and 63.59 is: 95.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 278 = 63.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/278 = 63.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 278 × 63.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 17,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,678.02/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.38

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