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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 300.80 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 300.80 and 139.92 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 300.80 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/300.80 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 300.80 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 42,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,087.94/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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