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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 282.24 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 282.24 and 139.14 is: 192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 282.24 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/282.24 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 282.24 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 39,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,270.87/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.00

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