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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.60, 301.03 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.60, 301.03 and 139.62 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.60 : 301.03 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.60/301.03 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.60x = 301.03 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.60x = 42,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,029.46/200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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