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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.15, 267.62 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.15, 267.62 and 141.71 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.15 : 267.62 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.15/267.62 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.15x = 267.62 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.15x = 37,922.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,922.38/194.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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