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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 281.36 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 281.36 and 65.86 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 281.36 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/281.36 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 281.36 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 18,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,530.37/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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