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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.80, 268.56 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.80, 268.56 and 191.68 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.80 : 268.56 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.80/268.56 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.80x = 268.56 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.80x = 51,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,477.58/194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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