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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 273.15 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 273.15 and 138.72 is: 191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 273.15 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/273.15 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 273.15 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 37,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,891.37/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.53

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