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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.90, 300.25 and 139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.90, 300.25 and 139.15 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.90 : 300.25 = 139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.90/300.25 = 139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.90x = 300.25 × 139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.90x = 41,778.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,778.29/199.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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