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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 300.68 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 300.68 and 139.32 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 300.68 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/300.68 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 300.68 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 41,890.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,890.74/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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