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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 280.60 and 65.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 280.60 and 65.37 is: 98.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 280.60 = 65.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/280.60 = 65.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 280.60 × 65.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 18,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,342.82/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.02

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