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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 266.07 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 266.07 and 144.06 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 266.07 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/266.07 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 266.07 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 38,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330.04/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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