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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.97, 267.44 and 144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.97, 267.44 and 144.77 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.97 : 267.44 = 144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.97/267.44 = 144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.97x = 267.44 × 144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.97x = 38,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,715.23/193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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