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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.15, 280.74 and 63.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.15, 280.74 and 63.75 is: 95.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.15 : 280.74 = 63.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.15/280.74 = 63.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.15x = 280.74 × 63.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.15x = 17,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,896.89/187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.63

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