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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.43, 266.96 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.43, 266.96 and 144.45 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.43 : 266.96 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.43/266.96 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.43x = 266.96 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.43x = 38,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,561.73/193.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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