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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.77, 282.81 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.77, 282.81 and 139.16 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.77 : 282.81 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.77/282.81 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.77x = 282.81 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.77x = 39,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,353.73/204.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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