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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 266.88 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 266.88 and 144.40 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 266.88 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/266.88 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 266.88 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 38,537.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,537.47/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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