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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.52, 282.10 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.52, 282.10 and 142.36 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.52 : 282.10 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.52/282.10 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.52x = 282.10 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.52x = 40,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,159.76/204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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