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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.45, 278.19 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.45, 278.19 and 63.74 is: 95.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.45 : 278.19 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.45/278.19 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.45x = 278.19 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.45x = 17,730.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.44/185.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.61

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