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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.55, 265.08 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.55, 265.08 and 143.35 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.55 : 265.08 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.55/265.08 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.55x = 265.08 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.55x = 37,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,999.22/192.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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