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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 282.78 and 142.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 282.78 and 142.77 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 282.78 = 142.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/282.78 = 142.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 282.78 × 142.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 40,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,372.50/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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