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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.51, 272.57 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.51, 272.57 and 137.70 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.51 : 272.57 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.51/272.57 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.51x = 272.57 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.51x = 37,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,532.20/197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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