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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.65 and 65.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.65 and 65.28 is: 97.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.65 = 65.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.65 = 65.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.65 × 65.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 18,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,320.83/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.96

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