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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 280.90 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 280.90 and 65.55 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 280.90 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/280.90 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 280.90 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 18,414.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,414.13/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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