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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 267.16 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 267.16 and 142 is: 195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 267.16 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/267.16 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 267.16 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 37,936.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,936.72/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.71

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