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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.54, 267.21 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.54, 267.21 and 142.02 is: 196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.54 : 267.21 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.54/267.21 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.54x = 267.21 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.54x = 37,949.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,949.16/193.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.08

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