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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.15, 330.94 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.15, 330.94 and 138.83 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.15 : 330.94 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.15/330.94 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.15x = 330.94 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.15x = 45,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,944.00/221.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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