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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.65, 280 and 64.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.65, 280 and 64.90 is: 97.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.65 : 280 = 64.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.65/280 = 64.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.65x = 280 × 64.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.65x = 18,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,170.60/186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.35

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