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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 300.75 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 300.75 and 139.46 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 300.75 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/300.75 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 300.75 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 41,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,942.60/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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