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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 280.82 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 280.82 and 65.48 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 280.82 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/280.82 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 280.82 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 18,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388.09/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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