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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.27, 280.71 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.27, 280.71 and 65.45 is: 98.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.27 : 280.71 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.27/280.71 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.27x = 280.71 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.27x = 18,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372.47/187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.11

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