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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 278.89 and 64.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 278.89 and 64.22 is: 96.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 278.89 = 64.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/278.89 = 64.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 278.89 × 64.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 17,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,910.32/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.31

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