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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.38, 282.12 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.38, 282.12 and 139.22 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 282.12 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/282.12 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 282.12 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 39,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,276.75/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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