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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 300.93 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 300.93 and 139.78 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 300.93 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/300.93 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 300.93 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 42,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,064.00/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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