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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.50, 267.12 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.50, 267.12 and 141.24 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 267.12 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/267.12 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 267.12 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 37,728.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,728.03/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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