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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 264.26 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 264.26 and 144.95 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 264.26 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/264.26 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 264.26 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 38,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,303.53/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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