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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.99, 301.19 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.99, 301.19 and 139.23 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.99 : 301.19 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.99/301.19 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.99x = 301.19 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.99x = 41,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,934.68/200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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