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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.91, 278.82 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.91, 278.82 and 64.17 is: 96.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.91 : 278.82 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.91/278.82 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.91x = 278.82 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.91x = 17,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,891.88/185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.24

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