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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 263.49 and 189.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 263.49 and 189.15 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 263.49 = 189.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/263.49 = 189.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 263.49 × 189.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 49,839.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,839.13/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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