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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 282.10 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 282.10 and 142.28 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 282.10 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/282.10 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 282.10 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 40,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,137.19/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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