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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.72, 278.39 and 63.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.72, 278.39 and 63.92 is: 95.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.72 : 278.39 = 63.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.72/278.39 = 63.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.72x = 278.39 × 63.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.72x = 17,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,793.30/185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.81

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