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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.81, 280.15 and 65.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.81, 280.15 and 65.04 is: 97.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.81 : 280.15 = 65.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.81/280.15 = 65.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.81x = 280.15 × 65.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.81x = 18,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219.74/186.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.53

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