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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 271.91 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 271.91 and 138.16 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 271.91 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/271.91 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 271.91 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 37,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,565.49/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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