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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.01, 329.99 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.01, 329.99 and 138.60 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.01 : 329.99 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.01/329.99 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.01x = 329.99 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.01x = 45,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,735.92/220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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