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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.03, 264.91 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.03, 264.91 and 143.02 is: 197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.03 : 264.91 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.03/264.91 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.03x = 264.91 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.03x = 37,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,887.43/192.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.30

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