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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.54, 332.66 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.54, 332.66 and 140.54 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.54 : 332.66 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.54/332.66 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.54x = 332.66 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.54x = 46,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,750.72/221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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