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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.18, 299.75 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.18, 299.75 and 139.22 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.18 : 299.75 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.18/299.75 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.18x = 299.75 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.18x = 41,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,729.00/200.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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