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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.15, 280.76 and 65.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.15, 280.76 and 65.38 is: 98.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.15 : 280.76 = 65.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.15/280.76 = 65.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.15x = 280.76 × 65.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.15x = 18,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,354.36/187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.08

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