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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 272 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 272 and 138.88 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 272 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/272 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 272 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 37,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,775.36/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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