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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 301.19 and 139.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 301.19 and 139.85 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 301.19 = 139.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/301.19 = 139.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 301.19 × 139.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 42,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,122.37/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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