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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 267.80 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 267.80 and 141.26 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 267.80 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/267.80 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 267.80 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 37,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,828.95/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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