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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.77, 272.91 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.77, 272.91 and 139.57 is: 192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.77 : 272.91 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.77/272.91 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.77x = 272.91 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.77x = 38,090.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090.05/197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.60

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