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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 281.24 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 281.24 and 65.67 is: 98.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 281.24 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/281.24 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 281.24 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 18,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,468.70/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.55

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