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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 280.98 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 280.98 and 65.61 is: 98.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 280.98 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/280.98 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 280.98 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 18,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,435.10/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.41

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