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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.63, 265.44 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.63, 265.44 and 143.40 is: 197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.63 : 265.44 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.63/265.44 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.63x = 265.44 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.63x = 38,064.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,064.10/192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.60

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