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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 281.18 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 281.18 and 65.77 is: 98.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 281.18 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/281.18 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 281.18 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 18,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,493.21/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.66

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