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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.53, 265.38 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.53, 265.38 and 143.39 is: 197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.53 : 265.38 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.53/265.38 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.53x = 265.38 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.53x = 38,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,052.96/192.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.64

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