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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 271.96 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 271.96 and 138.21 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 271.96 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/271.96 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 271.96 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 37,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,587.59/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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