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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.90, 278.79 and 62.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.90, 278.79 and 62.48 is: 93.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.90 : 278.79 = 62.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.90/278.79 = 62.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.90x = 278.79 × 62.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.90x = 17,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,417.41/185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.69

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