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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 278.79 and 64.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 278.79 and 64.13 is: 96.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 278.79 = 64.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/278.79 = 64.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 278.79 × 64.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 17,878.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,878.80/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.18

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