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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 332.14 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 332.14 and 139.08 is: 208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 332.14 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/332.14 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 332.14 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 46,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,194.03/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.68

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