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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 266.40 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 266.40 and 144.08 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 266.40 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/266.40 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 266.40 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 38,382.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,382.91/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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