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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 278.26 and 63.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 278.26 and 63.76 is: 95.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 278.26 = 63.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/278.26 = 63.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 278.26 × 63.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 17,741.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,741.86/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.65

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