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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.53, 267.17 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.53, 267.17 and 141.02 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.53 : 267.17 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.53/267.17 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.53x = 267.17 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.53x = 37,675.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,675.71/193.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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