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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 267.12 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 267.12 and 141.18 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 267.12 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/267.12 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 267.12 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 37,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,712.00/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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