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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.56, 281.30 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.56, 281.30 and 65.80 is: 98.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.56 : 281.30 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.56/281.30 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.56x = 281.30 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.56x = 18,509.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,509.54/187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.69

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