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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.94, 281.97 and 64.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.94, 281.97 and 64.52 is: 96.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.94 : 281.97 = 64.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.94/281.97 = 64.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.94x = 281.97 × 64.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.94x = 18,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,191.29/187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.80

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