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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.69, 272.82 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.69, 272.82 and 138.75 is: 191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.69 : 272.82 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.69/272.82 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.69x = 272.82 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.69x = 37,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,853.78/197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.49

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