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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 262.64 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 262.64 and 189.58 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 262.64 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/262.64 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 262.64 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 49,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,791.29/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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