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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 278.97 and 64.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 278.97 and 64.20 is: 96.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 278.97 = 64.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/278.97 = 64.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 278.97 × 64.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 17,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,909.71/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.31

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