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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.39, 267.86 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.39, 267.86 and 188.31 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.39 : 267.86 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.39/267.86 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.39x = 267.86 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.39x = 50,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,439.78/194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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