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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 331.68 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 331.68 and 140.12 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 331.68 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/331.68 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 331.68 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 46,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,475.00/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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