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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.91, 331.42 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.91, 331.42 and 139.69 is: 209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.91 : 331.42 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.91/331.42 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.91x = 331.42 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.91x = 46,294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,294.88/220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.57

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