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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 267.03 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 267.03 and 144.62 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 267.03 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/267.03 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 267.03 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 38,617.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,617.88/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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