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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.96, 268.94 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.96, 268.94 and 190.56 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.96 : 268.94 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.96/268.94 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.96x = 268.94 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.96x = 51,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,248.25/195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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