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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.53, 278.36 and 62.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.53, 278.36 and 62.15 is: 93.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.53 : 278.36 = 62.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.53/278.36 = 62.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.53x = 278.36 × 62.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.53x = 17,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,299.48/185.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.24

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