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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.18, 330.73 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.18, 330.73 and 139.07 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.18 : 330.73 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.18/330.73 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.18x = 330.73 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.18x = 45,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,994.62/220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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