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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.30, 300.45 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.30, 300.45 and 139.37 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.30 : 300.45 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.30/300.45 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.30x = 300.45 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.30x = 41,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,873.72/200.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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