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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.47, 282.21 and 139.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.47, 282.21 and 139.00 is: 191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.47 : 282.21 = 139.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.47/282.21 = 139.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.47x = 282.21 × 139.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.47x = 39,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,225.78/204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.84

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