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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 280.69 and 65.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 280.69 and 65.34 is: 98.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 280.69 = 65.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/280.69 = 65.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 280.69 × 65.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 18,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341.49/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.03

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