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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.96, 268.48 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.96, 268.48 and 190.88 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.96 : 268.48 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.96/268.48 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.96x = 268.48 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.96x = 51,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,247.46/194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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