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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.57, 266.88 and 141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.57, 266.88 and 141.07 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.57 : 266.88 = 141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.57/266.88 = 141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.57x = 266.88 × 141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.57x = 37,648.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,648.76/193.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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