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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.69, 268.35 and 189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.69, 268.35 and 189.77 is: 261.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.69 : 268.35 = 189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.69/268.35 = 189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.69x = 268.35 × 189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.69x = 50,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,923.44/194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.57

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