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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 330.36 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 330.36 and 139.06 is: 208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 330.36 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/330.36 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 330.36 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 45,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939.86/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.68

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