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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 266.82 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 266.82 and 141.72 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 266.82 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/266.82 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 266.82 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 37,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,813.73/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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