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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.42, 263.63 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.42, 263.63 and 190.82 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.42 : 263.63 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.42/263.63 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.42x = 263.63 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.42x = 50,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,304.92/191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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