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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 330.60 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 330.60 and 139.25 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 330.60 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/330.60 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 330.60 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 46,036.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,036.05/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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