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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.86, 278.84 and 64.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.86, 278.84 and 64.09 is: 96.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.86 : 278.84 = 64.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.86/278.84 = 64.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.86x = 278.84 × 64.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.86x = 17,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870.86/185.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.15

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