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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.87, 331.18 and 139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.87, 331.18 and 139.63 is: 209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.87 : 331.18 = 139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.87/331.18 = 139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.87x = 331.18 × 139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.87x = 46,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,242.66/220.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.37

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