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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 278.35 and 62.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 278.35 and 62.11 is: 93.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 278.35 = 62.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/278.35 = 62.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 278.35 × 62.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 17,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,287.47/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.17

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