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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 280.91 and 65.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 280.91 and 65.57 is: 98.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 280.91 = 65.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/280.91 = 65.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 280.91 × 65.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 18,417.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,417.54/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.28

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