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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 264.15 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 264.15 and 188.82 is: 260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 264.15 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/264.15 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 264.15 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 49,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,876.80/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.79

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