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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.72, 267.08 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.72, 267.08 and 141.27 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.72 : 267.08 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.72/267.08 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.72x = 267.08 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.72x = 37,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,730.39/193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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