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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.29, 331.41 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.29, 331.41 and 139.87 is: 209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.29 : 331.41 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.29/331.41 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.29x = 331.41 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.29x = 46,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,354.32/221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.47

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