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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.53, 266.96 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.53, 266.96 and 141.01 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.53 : 266.96 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.53/266.96 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.53x = 266.96 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.53x = 37,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,643.71/193.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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