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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 281.76 and 64.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 281.76 and 64.46 is: 96.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 281.76 = 64.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/281.76 = 64.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 281.76 × 64.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 18,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,162.25/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.68

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