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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.32, 331.74 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.32, 331.74 and 139.96 is: 209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.32 : 331.74 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.32/331.74 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.32x = 331.74 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.32x = 46,430.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,430.33/221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.79

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