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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.62, 278.36 and 63.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.62, 278.36 and 63.85 is: 95.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.62 : 278.36 = 63.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.62/278.36 = 63.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.62x = 278.36 × 63.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.62x = 17,772.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772.27/185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.75

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