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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 266.40 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 266.40 and 144.09 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 266.40 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/266.40 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 266.40 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 38,385.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,385.58/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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