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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.91, 282.81 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.91, 282.81 and 139.30 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.91 : 282.81 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.91/282.81 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.91x = 282.81 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.91x = 39,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,395.43/204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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