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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 272.85 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 272.85 and 137.11 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 272.85 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/272.85 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 272.85 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 37,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,412.09/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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