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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 266.93 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 266.93 and 191.31 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 266.93 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/266.93 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 266.93 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 51,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,065.42/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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