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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.23, 305.98 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.23, 305.98 and 139.79 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.23 : 305.98 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.23/305.98 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.23x = 305.98 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.23x = 42,771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,771.06/204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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