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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 330.47 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 330.47 and 139.07 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 330.47 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/330.47 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 330.47 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 45,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,956.81/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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