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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.85, 272.94 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.85, 272.94 and 139.66 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.85 : 272.94 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.85/272.94 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.85x = 272.94 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.85x = 38,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,118.80/197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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