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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.29, 280.87 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.29, 280.87 and 65.52 is: 98.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.29 : 280.87 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.29/280.87 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.29x = 280.87 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.29x = 18,402.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402.44/187.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.26

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