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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.36, 266.80 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.36, 266.80 and 144.36 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.36 : 266.80 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.36/266.80 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.36x = 266.80 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.36x = 38,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,515.25/193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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