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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 265.09 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 265.09 and 189.04 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 265.09 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/265.09 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 265.09 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 50,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,111.67/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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