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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 278.33 and 63.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 278.33 and 63.80 is: 95.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 278.33 = 63.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/278.33 = 63.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 278.33 × 63.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 17,755.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,755.74/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.69

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