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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.56, 265.80 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.56, 265.80 and 143.36 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.56 : 265.80 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.56/265.80 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.56x = 265.80 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.56x = 38,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,105.09/192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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