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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 266.70 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 266.70 and 144.26 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 266.70 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/266.70 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 266.70 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 38,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,474.14/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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