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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 331.32 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 331.32 and 139.56 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 331.32 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/331.32 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 331.32 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 46,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,239.02/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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