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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 301.32 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 301.32 and 139.92 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 301.32 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/301.32 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 301.32 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 42,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,160.69/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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