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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.01, 266.60 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.01, 266.60 and 143.80 is: 198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.01 : 266.60 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.01/266.60 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.01x = 266.60 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.01x = 38,336.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,336.77/193.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.63

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