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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.24, 266.70 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.24, 266.70 and 188.74 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.24 : 266.70 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.24/266.70 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.24x = 266.70 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.24x = 50,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,336.96/193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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