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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.97, 331.13 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.97, 331.13 and 138.66 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.97 : 331.13 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.97/331.13 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.97x = 331.13 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.97x = 45,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,914.49/220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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