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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 280.80 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 280.80 and 65.52 is: 98.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 280.80 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/280.80 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 280.80 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 18,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398.02/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.25

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