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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 300.55 and 139.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 300.55 and 139.85 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 300.55 = 139.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/300.55 = 139.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 300.55 × 139.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 42,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,031.92/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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