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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.63, 281.40 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.63, 281.40 and 65.89 is: 98.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.63 : 281.40 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.63/281.40 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.63x = 281.40 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.63x = 18,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,541.45/187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.82

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