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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 330.94 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 330.94 and 139.48 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 330.94 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/330.94 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 330.94 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 46,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,159.51/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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