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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.60, 267.72 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.60, 267.72 and 189.20 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.60 : 267.72 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.60/267.72 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.60x = 267.72 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.60x = 50,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,652.62/194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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