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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.82, 305.85 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.82, 305.85 and 139.31 is: 208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.82 : 305.85 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.82/305.85 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.82x = 305.85 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.82x = 42,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,607.96/204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.03

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