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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 300.60 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 300.60 and 139.20 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 300.60 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/300.60 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 300.60 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 41,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,843.52/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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