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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 282.64 and 142.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 282.64 and 142.60 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 282.64 = 142.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/282.64 = 142.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 282.64 × 142.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 40,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,304.46/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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