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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 280.79 and 63.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 280.79 and 63.78 is: 95.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 280.79 = 63.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/280.79 = 63.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 280.79 × 63.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 17,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,908.79/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.69

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