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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.45, 300.68 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.45, 300.68 and 139.70 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.45 : 300.68 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.45/300.68 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.45x = 300.68 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.45x = 42,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,004.30/200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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