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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.21, 266.49 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.21, 266.49 and 144 is: 198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.21 : 266.49 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.21/266.49 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.21x = 266.49 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.21x = 38,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,374.56/193.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.62

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