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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 272.59 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 272.59 and 139.41 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 272.59 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/272.59 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 272.59 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 38,001.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,001.77/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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