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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 281.77 and 64.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 281.77 and 64.45 is: 96.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 281.77 = 64.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/281.77 = 64.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 281.77 × 64.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 18,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,159.45/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.67

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