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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.83, 280.29 and 65.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.83, 280.29 and 65.09 is: 97.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.83 : 280.29 = 65.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.83/280.29 = 65.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.83x = 280.29 × 65.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.83x = 18,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244.78/186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.66

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