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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.65, 265.58 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.65, 265.58 and 143.44 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.65 : 265.58 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.65/265.58 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.65x = 265.58 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.65x = 38,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,092.75/192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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