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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 273 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 273 and 139.72 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 273 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/273 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 273 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 38,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,143.56/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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