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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 301.05 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 301.05 and 139.86 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 301.05 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/301.05 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 301.05 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 42,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,104.85/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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