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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 267.65 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 267.65 and 189.91 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 267.65 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/267.65 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 267.65 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 50,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,828.00/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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