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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 331.17 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 331.17 and 139.24 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 331.17 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/331.17 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 331.17 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 46,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,112.11/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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