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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.35, 280.89 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.35, 280.89 and 65.58 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.35 : 280.89 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.35/280.89 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.35x = 280.89 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.35x = 18,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,420.77/187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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