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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 272.40 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 272.40 and 139.32 is: 192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 272.40 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/272.40 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 272.40 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 37,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,950.77/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.14

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