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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 300.33 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 300.33 and 139.22 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 300.33 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/300.33 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 300.33 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 41,811.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,811.96/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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