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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.71, 278.52 and 63.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.71, 278.52 and 63.94 is: 95.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.71 : 278.52 = 63.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.71/278.52 = 63.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.71x = 278.52 × 63.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.71x = 17,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,808.68/185.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.89

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