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For a non load bearing wall, the biggest consideration is going to be hanging drywall which is why you'll see either 16" or 24" OC (to align with a 48" wide sheet). Since the wall isn't meant to hold any weight above it, there's a little more flexibility in where you place your studs, so you're probably fine without that extra stud.
That being said, check your local building code, there might be a regulation for that.
Just to throw a wrench into this post: 19.2" is also valid spacing, as indicated by the mark on your (newer) tape measure.
24" spacing will likely require 5/8" drywall to prevent flex.