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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.13, 267.03 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.13, 267.03 and 189.27 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.13 : 267.03 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.13/267.03 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.13x = 267.03 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.13x = 50,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,540.77/194.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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