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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 264 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 264 and 188.72 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 264 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/264 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 264 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 49,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,822.08/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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