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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.50, 272.40 and 138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.50, 272.40 and 138.46 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.50 : 272.40 = 138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.50/272.40 = 138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.50x = 272.40 × 138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.50x = 37,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,716.50/197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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