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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 280.93 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 280.93 and 65.60 is: 98.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 280.93 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/280.93 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 280.93 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 18,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,427.44/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.36

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