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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.07, 331.37 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.07, 331.37 and 139.94 is: 209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.07 : 331.37 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.07/331.37 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.07x = 331.37 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.07x = 46,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,369.56/221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.75

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