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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.02, 271.80 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.02, 271.80 and 138.70 is: 191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.02 : 271.80 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.02/271.80 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.02x = 271.80 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.02x = 37,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698.66/197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.34

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