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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.47, 278.22 and 62.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.47, 278.22 and 62.07 is: 93.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.47 : 278.22 = 62.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.47/278.22 = 62.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.47x = 278.22 × 62.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.47x = 17,268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268.26/185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.11

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