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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.33, 268.49 and 192.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.33, 268.49 and 192.41 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.33 : 268.49 = 192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.33/268.49 = 192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.33x = 268.49 × 192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.33x = 51,657.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,657.86/194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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