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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 300.57 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 300.57 and 140.02 is: 209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 300.57 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/300.57 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 300.57 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 42,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,085.81/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.59

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