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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.36 and 65.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.36 and 65.20 is: 97.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.36 = 65.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.36 = 65.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.36 × 65.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 18,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,279.47/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.74

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