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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 331.16 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 331.16 and 139.95 is: 209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 331.16 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/331.16 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 331.16 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 46,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,345.14/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.49

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