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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.73, 266.94 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.73, 266.94 and 144.54 is: 199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.73 : 266.94 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.73/266.94 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.73x = 266.94 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.73x = 38,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,583.51/193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.17

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