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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 280.32 and 65.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 280.32 and 65.19 is: 97.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 280.32 = 65.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/280.32 = 65.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 280.32 × 65.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 18,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,274.06/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.74

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