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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 331.30 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 331.30 and 139.62 is: 209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 331.30 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/331.30 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 331.30 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 46,256.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,256.11/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.49

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