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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.65, 331.17 and 139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.65, 331.17 and 139.53 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.65 : 331.17 = 139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.65/331.17 = 139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.65x = 331.17 × 139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.65x = 46,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,208.15/220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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