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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 299.70 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 299.70 and 139.14 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 299.70 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/299.70 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 299.70 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 41,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,700.26/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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