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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 268.34 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 268.34 and 188.87 is: 260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 268.34 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/268.34 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 268.34 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 50,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,681.10/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.33

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