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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.75, 273.01 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.75, 273.01 and 138.92 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.75 : 273.01 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.75/273.01 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.75x = 273.01 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.75x = 37,926.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,926.55/197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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