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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 278.30 and 63.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 278.30 and 63.83 is: 95.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 278.30 = 63.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/278.30 = 63.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 278.30 × 63.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 17,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,764.74/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.70

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