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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 267.08 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 267.08 and 141.15 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 267.08 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/267.08 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 267.08 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 37,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698.34/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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