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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 268.70 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 268.70 and 191.76 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 268.70 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/268.70 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 268.70 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 51,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,525.91/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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