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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.87, 280.22 and 65.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.87, 280.22 and 65.07 is: 97.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.87 : 280.22 = 65.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.87/280.22 = 65.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.87x = 280.22 × 65.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.87x = 18,234.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,234.08/186.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.58

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