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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 272.10 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 272.10 and 139.02 is: 191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 272.10 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/272.10 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 272.10 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 37,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,827.34/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.98

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