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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 272.08 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 272.08 and 139.04 is: 191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 272.08 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/272.08 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 272.08 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 37,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,830.00/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.60

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