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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 282.56 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 282.56 and 139.25 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 282.56 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/282.56 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 282.56 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 39,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,346.48/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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