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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.22, 330.45 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.22, 330.45 and 138.74 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 330.45 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/330.45 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 330.45 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 45,846.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,846.63/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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