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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 264.14 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 264.14 and 144.74 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 264.14 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/264.14 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 264.14 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 38,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,231.62/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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