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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.95, 280.42 and 65.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.95, 280.42 and 65.23 is: 97.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.95 : 280.42 = 65.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.95/280.42 = 65.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.95x = 280.42 × 65.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.95x = 18,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,290.65/186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.83

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