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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.53, 265.12 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.53, 265.12 and 143.32 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.53 : 265.12 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.53/265.12 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.53x = 265.12 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.53x = 37,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,997.00/192.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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