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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 267.10 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 267.10 and 144.63 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 267.10 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/267.10 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 267.10 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 38,630.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,630.31/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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