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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.86, 265.92 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.86, 265.92 and 143.14 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.86 : 265.92 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.86/265.92 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.86x = 265.92 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.86x = 38,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,063.79/192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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