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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.86, 265.66 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.86, 265.66 and 143.65 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.86 : 265.66 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.86/265.66 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.86x = 265.66 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.86x = 38,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,161.34/192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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