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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.22, 266.24 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.22, 266.24 and 144.04 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.22 : 266.24 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.22/266.24 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.22x = 266.24 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.22x = 38,349.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,349.21/193.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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