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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.66, 267.03 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.66, 267.03 and 144.38 is: 199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.66 : 267.03 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.66/267.03 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.66x = 267.03 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.66x = 38,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,553.79/193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.08

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