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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 266.56 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 266.56 and 144.41 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 266.56 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/266.56 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 266.56 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 38,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,492.24/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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