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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 266.04 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 266.04 and 188.33 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 266.04 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/266.04 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 266.04 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 50,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,103.31/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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