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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.33, 304.09 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.33, 304.09 and 139.50 is: 192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.33 : 304.09 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.33/304.09 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.33x = 304.09 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.33x = 42,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,420.56/220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.53

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