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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 330.96 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 330.96 and 139.68 is: 209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 330.96 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/330.96 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 330.96 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 46,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,228.49/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.14

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