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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 331.97 and 138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 331.97 and 138.97 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 331.97 = 138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/331.97 = 138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 331.97 × 138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 46,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,132.56/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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