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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 296.73 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 296.73 and 137.10 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 296.73 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/296.73 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 296.73 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 40,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,681.68/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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