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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 282.05 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 282.05 and 138.86 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 282.05 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/282.05 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 282.05 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 39,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,163.36/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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