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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.09, 331.39 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.09, 331.39 and 139.97 is: 209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.09 : 331.39 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.09/331.39 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.09x = 331.39 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.09x = 46,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,385.66/221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.81

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