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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 332.37 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 332.37 and 140.53 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 332.37 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/332.37 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 332.37 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 46,707.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,707.96/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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