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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 265.86 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 265.86 and 143.56 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 265.86 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/265.86 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 265.86 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 38,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166.86/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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