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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.61, 268.32 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.61, 268.32 and 190.56 is: 262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.61 : 268.32 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.61/268.32 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.61x = 268.32 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.61x = 51,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,131.06/194.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.74

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