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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 267.18 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 267.18 and 141.88 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 267.18 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/267.18 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 267.18 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 37,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,907.50/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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