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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.03, 280.44 and 65.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.03, 280.44 and 65.29 is: 97.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 280.44 = 65.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/280.44 = 65.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 280.44 × 65.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 18,309.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,309.93/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.90

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