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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.34, 264.99 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.34, 264.99 and 143.11 is: 197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.34 : 264.99 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.34/264.99 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.34x = 264.99 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.34x = 37,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,922.72/192.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.17

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