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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 300.86 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 300.86 and 138.98 is: 208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 300.86 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/300.86 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 300.86 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 41,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,813.52/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.21

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