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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.99, 278.92 and 62.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.99, 278.92 and 62.57 is: 93.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.99 : 278.92 = 62.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.99/278.92 = 62.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.99x = 278.92 × 62.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.99x = 17,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452.02/185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.83

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