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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.76, 300.18 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.76, 300.18 and 139.28 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.76 : 300.18 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.76/300.18 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.76x = 300.18 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.76x = 41,809.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,809.07/199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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