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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 278.67 and 62.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 278.67 and 62.43 is: 93.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 278.67 = 62.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/278.67 = 62.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 278.67 × 62.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 17,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,397.37/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.62

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