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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 278.04 and 63.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 278.04 and 63.65 is: 95.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 278.04 = 63.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/278.04 = 63.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 278.04 × 63.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 17,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,695.86/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.45

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