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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.79, 280.23 and 65.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.79, 280.23 and 65.15 is: 97.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.79 : 280.23 = 65.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.79/280.23 = 65.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.79x = 280.23 × 65.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.79x = 18,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,256.98/186.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.74

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