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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.50, 267.21 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.50, 267.21 and 141.66 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 267.21 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/267.21 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 267.21 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 37,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,852.97/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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