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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.93, 265.37 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.93, 265.37 and 189 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.93 : 265.37 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.93/265.37 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.93x = 265.37 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.93x = 50,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,153.99/191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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