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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 278.45 and 63.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 278.45 and 63.97 is: 95.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 278.45 = 63.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/278.45 = 63.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 278.45 × 63.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 17,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,811.43/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.93

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