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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 265.79 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 265.79 and 188.15 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 265.79 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/265.79 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 265.79 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 50,008.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,008.39/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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