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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.32, 331.74 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.32, 331.74 and 140.19 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.32 : 331.74 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.32/331.74 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.32x = 331.74 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.32x = 46,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,504.97/221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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