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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.98, 280.56 and 65.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.98, 280.56 and 65.30 is: 97.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.98 : 280.56 = 65.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.98/280.56 = 65.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.98x = 280.56 × 65.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.98x = 18,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,320.57/186.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.98

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