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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 267.03 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 267.03 and 144.48 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 267.03 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/267.03 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 267.03 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 38,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,579.49/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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