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To solve for \( MS \) in \( \triangle MNO \), where \( S \) is the intersection of the three medians, we can use a key property of the centroid (point \( S \)) of a triangle.

### Solution:

1. **Property of the centroid**: The centroid of a triangle divides each median into two segments with a 2:1 ratio, where the longer segment is closer to the vertex. This means that:
   \[
   SQ = \frac{1}{3} \cdot NQ \quad \text{and} \quad MS = \frac{2}{3} \cdot MP
   \]

2. **Given information**: We are given \( SQ = 2 \).

3. **Using the ratio**: Since \( S \) divides \( NQ \) in a 2:1 ratio, we can write:
   \[
   NQ = 3 \cdot SQ = 3 \cdot 2 = 6
   \]

4. **Finding \( MS \)**: Similarly, for the median \( MP \) from \( M \) to \( P \) (where \( P \) is the midpoint of \( NO \)), we would also have:
   \[
   MS = 2 \cdot SQ = 2 \cdot 2 = 4
   \]

Thus, the length of \( MS \) is:
\[
\boxed{4}
\]

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### Further Exploration Questions
1. What are the properties of the centroid in a triangle?
2. How would the calculation change if \( SQ \) were a different length?
3. Can you find the length of \( NQ \) based on \( SQ \)?
4. What would be the total length of the median \( MP \) if \( MS = 4 \)?
5. How does the centroid divide the medians in different types of triangles?

### Tip
In any triangle, the centroid divides each median into two segments with a consistent ratio of 2:1, no matter the triangle's shape.

In \( \triangle MNO \), \( S \) is the intersection of the three medians. If \( SQ = 2 \), find \( MS \).

Solve for \( MS \) in \( \triangle MNO \) where \( S \) is the centroid. Learn how the centroid divides each median in a 2:1 ratio, using the given \( SQ = 2 \). Suitable for high school geometry students in Grades 9-10.

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