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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 329.98 and 139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 329.98 and 139.03 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 329.98 = 139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/329.98 = 139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 329.98 × 139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 45,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,876.77/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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