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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.54, 267.71 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.54, 267.71 and 189.74 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.54 : 267.71 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.54/267.71 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.54x = 267.71 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.54x = 50,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,795.02/194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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