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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 280.62 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 280.62 and 65.40 is: 98.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 280.62 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/280.62 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 280.62 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 18,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,352.55/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.12

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