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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.45, 272.15 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.45, 272.15 and 138.51 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.45 : 272.15 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.45/272.15 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.45x = 272.15 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.45x = 37,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,694.80/197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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