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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.50, 300.34 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.50, 300.34 and 139.76 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.50 : 300.34 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.50/300.34 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.50x = 300.34 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.50x = 41,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,975.52/200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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