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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 271.89 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 271.89 and 138.78 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 271.89 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/271.89 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 271.89 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 37,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,732.89/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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