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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 265.52 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 265.52 and 143.44 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 265.52 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/265.52 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 265.52 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 38,086.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,086.19/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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