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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.79, 268.86 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.79, 268.86 and 188.72 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.79 : 268.86 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.79/268.86 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.79x = 268.86 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.79x = 50,739.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,739.26/194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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