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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.65, 282.65 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.65, 282.65 and 139.04 is: 192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.65 : 282.65 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.65/282.65 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.65x = 282.65 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.65x = 39,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,299.66/204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.03

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