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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.81, 264.44 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.81, 264.44 and 144.35 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.81 : 264.44 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.81/264.44 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.81x = 264.44 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.81x = 38,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,171.91/191.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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