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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 330.54 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 330.54 and 139.16 is: 208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 330.54 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/330.54 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 330.54 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 45,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,997.95/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.63

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