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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 273.15 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 273.15 and 138.87 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 273.15 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/273.15 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 273.15 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 37,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,932.34/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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