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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 299.90 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 299.90 and 139.04 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 299.90 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/299.90 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 299.90 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 41,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,698.10/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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