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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 278.45 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 278.45 and 63.88 is: 95.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 278.45 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/278.45 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 278.45 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 17,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786.85/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.83

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