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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.05, 267.90 and 188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.05, 267.90 and 188.59 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.05 : 267.90 = 188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.05/267.90 = 188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.05x = 267.90 × 188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.05x = 50,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,523.26/194.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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