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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 300.60 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 300.60 and 139.47 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 300.60 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/300.60 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 300.60 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 41,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,924.68/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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