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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 278.06 and 63.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 278.06 and 63.63 is: 95.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 278.06 = 63.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/278.06 = 63.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 278.06 × 63.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 17,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692.64/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.43

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