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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 280.89 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 280.89 and 65.50 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 280.89 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/280.89 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 280.89 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 18,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,397.38/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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