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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 330.42 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 330.42 and 139.32 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 330.42 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/330.42 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 330.42 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 46,034.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,034.11/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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