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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.42, 331.82 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.42, 331.82 and 140.02 is: 209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.42 : 331.82 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.42/331.82 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.42x = 331.82 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.42x = 46,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,461.44/221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.83

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