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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 267.28 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 267.28 and 144.56 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 267.28 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/267.28 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 267.28 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 38,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,638.00/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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