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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 306.30 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 306.30 and 139 is: 191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 306.30 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/306.30 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 306.30 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 42,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575.70/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.87

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