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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.25, 299.61 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.25, 299.61 and 139.50 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 299.61 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/299.61 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 299.61 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 41,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,795.60/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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