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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 272.55 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 272.55 and 138.52 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 272.55 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/272.55 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 272.55 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 37,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,753.63/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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