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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.31, 267.57 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.31, 267.57 and 190.05 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.31 : 267.57 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.31/267.57 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.31x = 267.57 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.31x = 50,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,851.68/194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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