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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.98, 297.09 and 137.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.98, 297.09 and 137.00 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.98 : 297.09 = 137.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.98/297.09 = 137.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.98x = 297.09 × 137.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.98x = 40,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,699.84/197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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