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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.35, 277.99 and 63.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.35, 277.99 and 63.58 is: 95.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.35 : 277.99 = 63.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.35/277.99 = 63.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.35x = 277.99 × 63.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.35x = 17,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,674.60/185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.36

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