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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.43, 278.15 and 63.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.43, 278.15 and 63.78 is: 95.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.43 : 278.15 = 63.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.43/278.15 = 63.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.43x = 278.15 × 63.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.43x = 17,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,740.09/185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.67

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