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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.88, 282.81 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.88, 282.81 and 139.72 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.88 : 282.81 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.88/282.81 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.88x = 282.81 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.88x = 39,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,514.21/204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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