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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 267.36 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 267.36 and 189.52 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 267.36 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/267.36 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 267.36 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 50,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,670.07/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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