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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.59, 278.41 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.59, 278.41 and 62.18 is: 93.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.59 : 278.41 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.59/278.41 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.59x = 278.41 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.59x = 17,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,310.74/185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.28

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