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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.41, 265.14 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.41, 265.14 and 143.21 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.41 : 265.14 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.41/265.14 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.41x = 265.14 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.41x = 37,969.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,969.87/192.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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