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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 277.96 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 277.96 and 63.62 is: 95.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 277.96 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/277.96 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 277.96 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 17,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,683.82/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.38

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