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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.13, 265.37 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.13, 265.37 and 143.22 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.13 : 265.37 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.13/265.37 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.13x = 265.37 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.13x = 38,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,006.29/192.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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