To convert meters to inches, you can use the conversion factor where 1 meter is equal to approximately 39.37 inches.
For 5 meters:
\[ 5 , \text{meters} \times 39.37 , \text{inches/meter} = 196.85 , \text{inches} \]
Rounding 196.85 to the nearest inch gives you 197 inches.
So, the correct answer is 197 in.