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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.44, 268.02 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.44, 268.02 and 190.60 is: 262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.44 : 268.02 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.44/268.02 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.44x = 268.02 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.44x = 51,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,084.61/194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.73

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