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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 266.96 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 266.96 and 144.12 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 266.96 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/266.96 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 266.96 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 38,473.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,473.15/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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