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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.28, 265.35 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.28, 265.35 and 143.29 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.28 : 265.35 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.28/265.35 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.28x = 265.35 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.28x = 38,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022.00/192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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