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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.25, 300.18 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.25, 300.18 and 139.30 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 300.18 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/300.18 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 300.18 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 41,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,815.07/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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