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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.01, 264.82 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.01, 264.82 and 144.87 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.01 : 264.82 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.01/264.82 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.01x = 264.82 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.01x = 38,364.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,364.47/192.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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