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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.93, 264.83 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.93, 264.83 and 142.16 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.93 : 264.83 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.93/264.83 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.93x = 264.83 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.93x = 37,648.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,648.23/191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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