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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.38, 264.32 and 188.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.38, 264.32 and 188.81 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.38 : 264.32 = 188.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.38/264.32 = 188.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.38x = 264.32 × 188.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.38x = 49,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,906.26/191.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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