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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 332.04 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 332.04 and 139.74 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 332.04 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/332.04 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 332.04 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 46,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,399.27/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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