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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 300.30 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 300.30 and 139.45 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 300.30 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/300.30 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 300.30 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 41,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,876.84/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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