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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.83, 306.16 and 139.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.83, 306.16 and 139.00 is: 191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.83 : 306.16 = 139.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.83/306.16 = 139.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.83x = 306.16 × 139.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.83x = 42,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,557.30/221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.85

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