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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.46, 281.21 and 65.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.46, 281.21 and 65.69 is: 98.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.46 : 281.21 = 65.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.46/281.21 = 65.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.46x = 281.21 × 65.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.46x = 18,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,472.68/187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.54

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