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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 280.88 and 65.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 280.88 and 65.53 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 280.88 = 65.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/280.88 = 65.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 280.88 × 65.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 18,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,406.34/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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