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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 333.10 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 333.10 and 139.71 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 333.10 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/333.10 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 333.10 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 46,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,537.40/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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