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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 280.97 and 63.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 280.97 and 63.92 is: 95.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 280.97 = 63.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/280.97 = 63.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 280.97 × 63.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 17,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,957.88/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.86

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