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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.79, 330.66 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.79, 330.66 and 139.37 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.79 : 330.66 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.79/330.66 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.79x = 330.66 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.79x = 46,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,084.08/220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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