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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 266.90 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 266.90 and 189.08 is: 260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 266.90 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/266.90 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 266.90 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 50,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,465.45/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.72

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