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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.35, 300.21 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.35, 300.21 and 139.35 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.35 : 300.21 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.35/300.21 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.35x = 300.21 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.35x = 41,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,834.26/200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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