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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 265.89 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 265.89 and 143.56 is: 198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 265.89 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/265.89 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 265.89 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 38,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,171.17/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.18

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