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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 269.77 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 269.77 and 188.38 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 269.77 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/269.77 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 269.77 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 50,819.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,819.27/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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