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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 278.69 and 64.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 278.69 and 64.06 is: 96.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 278.69 = 64.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/278.69 = 64.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 278.69 × 64.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 17,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,852.22/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.10

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