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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 280.58 and 63.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 280.58 and 63.66 is: 95.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 280.58 = 63.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/280.58 = 63.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 280.58 × 63.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 17,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,861.72/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.49

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