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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 266.00 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 266.00 and 143.66 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 266.00 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/266.00 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 266.00 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 38,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,211.51/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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