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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 273.15 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 273.15 and 138.89 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 273.15 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/273.15 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 273.15 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 37,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,935.74/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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