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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.73, 264.82 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.73, 264.82 and 190.38 is: 262.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.73 : 264.82 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.73/264.82 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.73x = 264.82 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.73x = 50,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,416.43/191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.96

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