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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.56, 300.57 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.56, 300.57 and 139.54 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.56 : 300.57 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.56/300.57 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.56x = 300.57 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.56x = 41,941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,941.54/200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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