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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.18, 266.41 and 141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.18, 266.41 and 141.07 is: 194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.18 : 266.41 = 141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.18/266.41 = 141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.18x = 266.41 × 141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.18x = 37,582.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,582.46/193.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.55

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