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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 280.17 and 65.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 280.17 and 65.11 is: 97.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 280.17 = 65.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/280.17 = 65.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 280.17 × 65.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 18,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241.54/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.59

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