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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 282.59 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 282.59 and 139.22 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 282.59 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/282.59 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 282.59 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 39,341.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,341.65/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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