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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 278.44 and 63.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 278.44 and 63.86 is: 95.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 278.44 = 63.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/278.44 = 63.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 278.44 × 63.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 17,779.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,779.63/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.82

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