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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 266.37 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 266.37 and 141.05 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 266.37 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/266.37 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 266.37 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 37,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,570.16/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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