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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 332.67 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 332.67 and 140.50 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 332.67 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/332.67 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 332.67 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 46,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,740.14/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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