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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.95, 273.06 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.95, 273.06 and 139.76 is: 192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.95 : 273.06 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.95/273.06 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.95x = 273.06 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.95x = 38,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,162.87/197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.79

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