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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 265.16 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 265.16 and 190.63 is: 263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 265.16 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/265.16 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 265.16 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 50,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,547.26/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.30

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