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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 265.75 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 265.75 and 143.37 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 265.75 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/265.75 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 265.75 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 38,100.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,100.22/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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