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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.49, 264.06 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.49, 264.06 and 189.06 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.49 : 264.06 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.49/264.06 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.49x = 264.06 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.49x = 49,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,923.18/191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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