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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 278.32 and 63.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 278.32 and 63.83 is: 95.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 278.32 = 63.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/278.32 = 63.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 278.32 × 63.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 17,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,765.17/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.71

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