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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.13, 266.69 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.13, 266.69 and 144.23 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.13 : 266.69 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.13/266.69 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.13x = 266.69 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.13x = 38,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,464.70/193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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