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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 278.96 and 64.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 278.96 and 64.20 is: 96.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 278.96 = 64.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/278.96 = 64.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 278.96 × 64.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 17,909.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,909.23/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.30

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