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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 280.85 and 65.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 280.85 and 65.53 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 280.85 = 65.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/280.85 = 65.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 280.85 × 65.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 18,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402.37/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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