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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 332.10 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 332.10 and 140.00 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 332.10 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/332.10 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 332.10 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 46,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,492.34/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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