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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 278.31 and 63.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 278.31 and 63.86 is: 95.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 278.31 = 63.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/278.31 = 63.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 278.31 × 63.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 17,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772.88/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.75

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