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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.19, 280.79 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.19, 280.79 and 65.45 is: 98.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.19 : 280.79 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.19/280.79 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.19x = 280.79 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.19x = 18,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,378.08/187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.18

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