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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.78, 278.71 and 64.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.78, 278.71 and 64.06 is: 96.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.78 : 278.71 = 64.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.78/278.71 = 64.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.78x = 278.71 × 64.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.78x = 17,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854.16/185.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.10

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