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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 266.65 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 266.65 and 144.17 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 266.65 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/266.65 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 266.65 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 38,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,442.93/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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