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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 278.49 and 63.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 278.49 and 63.93 is: 95.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 278.49 = 63.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/278.49 = 63.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 278.49 × 63.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 17,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,803.87/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.89

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