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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.09, 329.97 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.09, 329.97 and 138.88 is: 208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.09 : 329.97 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.09/329.97 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.09x = 329.97 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.09x = 45,826.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,826.23/220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.22

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