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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 282.52 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 282.52 and 142.56 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 282.52 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/282.52 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 282.52 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 40,276.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,276.05/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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