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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 332.75 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 332.75 and 139.47 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 332.75 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/332.75 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 332.75 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 46,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,408.64/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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