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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.00, 264.05 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.00, 264.05 and 189.26 is: 261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.00 : 264.05 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.00/264.05 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.00x = 264.05 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.00x = 49,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,973.82/191.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.65

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