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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.87, 264.52 and 188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.87, 264.52 and 188.65 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.87 : 264.52 = 188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.87/264.52 = 188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.87x = 264.52 × 188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.87x = 49,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,901.70/190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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