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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.41, 278.19 and 63.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.41, 278.19 and 63.67 is: 95.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.41 : 278.19 = 63.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.41/278.19 = 63.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.41x = 278.19 × 63.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.41x = 17,712.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,712.36/185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.53

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