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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 271.99 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 271.99 and 138.81 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 271.99 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/271.99 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 271.99 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 37,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,754.93/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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