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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 272.06 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 272.06 and 138.28 is: 190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 272.06 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/272.06 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 272.06 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 37,618.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,618.41/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.80

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