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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 280.98 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 280.98 and 96.33 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 280.98 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/280.98 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 280.98 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 27,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,066.80/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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