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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 267.14 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 267.14 and 190.68 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 267.14 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/267.14 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 267.14 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 50,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,937.30/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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