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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 272.07 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 272.07 and 139.20 is: 191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 272.07 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/272.07 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 272.07 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 37,872.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,872.14/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.74

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