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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 266.34 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 266.34 and 143.88 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 266.34 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/266.34 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 266.34 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 38,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,321.00/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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