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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 300.38 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 300.38 and 139.40 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 300.38 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/300.38 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 300.38 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 41,872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,872.97/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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