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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.06, 280.58 and 65.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.06, 280.58 and 65.32 is: 97.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.06 : 280.58 = 65.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.06/280.58 = 65.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.06x = 280.58 × 65.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.06x = 18,327.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,327.49/187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.98

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