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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.85, 273.03 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.85, 273.03 and 138.93 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.85 : 273.03 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.85/273.03 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.85x = 273.03 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.85x = 37,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,931.29/197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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