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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 300.69 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 300.69 and 139.31 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 300.69 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/300.69 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 300.69 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 41,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889.12/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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