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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 265.64 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 265.64 and 143.66 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 265.64 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/265.64 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 265.64 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 38,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,161.84/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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