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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.73, 278.51 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.73, 278.51 and 63.96 is: 95.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.73 : 278.51 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.73/278.51 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.73x = 278.51 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.73x = 17,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813.50/185.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.91

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