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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 273.14 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 273.14 and 138.84 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 273.14 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/273.14 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 273.14 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 37,922.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,922.06/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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