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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.56 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.56 and 63.62 is: 95.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.56 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.56 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.56 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 17,849.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,849.23/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.44

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