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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 266.68 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 266.68 and 144.16 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 266.68 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/266.68 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 266.68 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 38,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,444.59/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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