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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 266.27 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 266.27 and 144.14 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 266.27 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/266.27 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 266.27 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 38,378.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,378.11/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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