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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.90, 280.35 and 65.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.90, 280.35 and 65.17 is: 97.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.90 : 280.35 = 65.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.90/280.35 = 65.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.90x = 280.35 × 65.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.90x = 18,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270.41/186.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.76

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