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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 282.42 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 282.42 and 139.23 is: 192.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 282.42 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/282.42 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 282.42 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 39,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,321.34/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.33

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